Microsoft Teams and Zoom Meeting Features
| Features |
Teams |
Zoom |
| Compatibility |
| Desktop App |
Windows, Mac |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Mobile App |
iOS, Android |
iOS, Android |
| Browser Support Without Downloads or Plugins |
Yes; Microsoft Edge or Chrome. |
Yes, Chrome is preferred. |
| Browser Plugin for Improved Functionality |
No |
Yes |
| Capacity |
| Maximum Meeting Attendees |
300 |
300 |
| Audio and Video |
| HD Video Capable |
Yes |
Yes |
| Join Meeting with Audio Only |
Yes |
Yes |
| Join Meeting by Phone (Domestic) |
Yes, with cost |
Yes |
| Chat |
| Chat Within Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chat Outside Meetings |
Yes |
Yes, using desktop app |
| File transfer via chat |
Yes |
Yes |
| Content Sharing |
| Screen Sharing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Application Sharing |
Yes |
Yes |
| Annotate Shared Content |
No |
Yes |
| Whiteboard |
Yes |
Yes |
| Meeting Capabilities |
| Breakout Rooms |
Coming soon |
Yes |
| Polling |
No |
Yes |
| Cloud Recording |
Yes |
Yes |
| Local Recording |
No |
Yes |
| Recording Transcription |
Yes |
Not enabled, requires cloud recording |
| Automatic Live Captioning |
Yes |
No |
| Join Before Host |
Yes |
Yes |
| Integration |
| Outlook Calendar Integration |
Yes |
Yes |
| Google Calendar Integration |
No |
Yes |
| Security |
| Approved for Confidential Data |
Yes |
Yes |
| Approved for HIPAA Data |
Yes |
Yes, in Zoom Meetings for HIPAA Only |
| Encrypted Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
| Advanced Threat Protection |
Yes |
No |
